Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Long Beach 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedBillie Jean King won the 1971 Long Beach, defeating Rosie Casals 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 14–20 on carpet courts in Long Beach.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jan 14 — Jan 20
Location
Long Beach
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 16
Billie Jean King
4-6 7-6(4) 6-1
Stephanie Defina
6-1 6-3
Ann Jones
6-3 6-2
Valerie Ziegenfuss
7-6(1) 6-3
Rosie Casals
6-2 7-6(1)
Mary Ann Eisel
6-4 7-5
Nancy Richey
6-3 6-3
Denise Carter
6-1 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Billie Jean King
6-2 6-0
Rosie Casals
6-3 6-1
Final
Billie Jean King
6-1 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Long Beach.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Billie Jean King 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ann Jones 1 appearance
View the full Long Beach record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-1 6-2 | Rosie Casals | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Long Beach held?
- Long Beach is held in Long Beach.
- Who won the most recent Long Beach?
- The 1971 Long Beach was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Rosie Casals 6-1 6-2.
- When was the first Long Beach played?
- The first edition of Long Beach was held in 1971.
- What surface is Long Beach played on?
- Long Beach is played on carpet courts.